counterbalance
English
/ˌkaʊntə(ɹ)ˈbæləns/
noun
Definitions
- (literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
- (figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
Etymology
Prefix from English balance.
Origin
English
balance
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- acrobalance English
- balance English
- balanceable English
- balancement English
- balancer English
- balancest English
- balanceth English
- counterbalancer English
- counterbalanceth English
- disbalance English
- electrobalance English
- equibalance English
- imbalance English
- microbalance English
- misbalance English
- nanobalance English
- outbalance English
- overbalance English
- rebalance English
- thermobalance English
- unbalance English
- バランス Japanese
- balaunce Middle English
- balas Hausa